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The Duel and Other Stories - cover

The Duel and Other Stories

Anton Chekhov

Publisher: Enrico Conti

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"The Duel" is a story by Anton Chekhov. Like many of the tales of the Russian writer, it is a rather profound story, within which there is a substantial metaphor: that of the dual nature of humanity.The setting is idyllic, but for this reason, it is an ironic background to a story full of meanness, whims, moralism , hypocrisy and ruthlessness.The questionable character who opens the whole story is a scornful and shady man who convinces a married woman to live with him. After a short time, however, he decides to get rid of her .Intrigues, lies, and black and grotesque situations lead the reader to reflect on human nature and the meaning of life itself.
Available since: 02/14/2019.

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